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Carrot Cake Cheesecake

Decadent Carrot Cake Cheesecake That Will Brighten Your Day

This Carrot Cake Cheesecake combines the warm, spiced essence of classic carrot cake with creamy cheesecake, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Mixture
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream
For the Carrot Cake
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp Nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup Canola Oil
  • 0.5 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Finely Grated Carrots
For the Topping
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Pecans optional

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and all-purpose flour.
  3. Blend in the softened cream cheese until smooth, followed by the eggs one at a time and finally the sour cream.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the dry ingredients for the carrot cake and mix the wet ingredients in a separate larger bowl.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and fold in the grated carrots.
  6. Layer the carrot cake mixture and the cheesecake mixture in the greased springform pan.
  7. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, checking for slight jiggle in the center.
  8. Cool for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  9. Prepare the topping by whipping cream cheese and butter, then mix in the powdered sugar, sour cream, and vanilla.
  10. Spread the topping over the chilled cheesecake and sprinkle with pecans, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 7gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use freshly grated carrots for the best texture and flavor. Chill for at least 6 hours or overnight for the best flavor.

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